Tag Archives: WiiU

Now Arriving: Games of June 2017

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

Under normal circumstances, this post is where I congratulate you for making it through the busy spring release schedule and comment that we’re now entering into the summer drought. Even without a ton of AAA franchises this month, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Predictions and Hopes for Nintendo in 2016

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

Compared to Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo remains an enigma. Just a few years ago, Castle Mario was a powerhouse of fun, getting families and friends together for some intense nights of virtual bowling. Now, the tables have turned and the once mighty … Continue reading →

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Gamer Crash Awards 2015: Best WiiU Exclusive Game

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

Welcome to The Gamer Crash Awards! Not sure what’s going on? Need a refresher? Catch up on all the award proceedings here! It’s no secret that Nintendo just hasn’t been able to find its groove with the WiiU. It’s an unfortunate … Continue reading →

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The Quick and Easy Way To Unlock All Themes and Editor Content in Super Mario Maker

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

When Nintendo first announced that players would have to unlock additional tools, themes, and content for Super Mario Maker through normal play, I was surprisingly okay with it.  Upon grabbing a copy for myself, I found the restrictions to be … Continue reading →

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Now Arriving: Games of September 2015

Posted on August 31, 2015 by

Well friends, I hope you’ve prepared because the storm is now approaching. With the arid wasteland of summer behind us, September ushers in one of the most chaotic times in the calendar year for games: the holiday rush. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Five Outlandish Nintendo Predictions for 2016

Posted on August 10, 2015 by

It’s Monday, the start of a new week. With GamesCom now behind us, the news has somewhat slowed here as we crawl our way into the fall rush of games. What better time than now to make some wild and … Continue reading →

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Now Arriving: Games of August 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by

Congratulations! You’ve made it out of the summer doldrums. While we’re still a far cry from the crazy release schedule that this fall and holiday promise us, August brings about a sense of renewed energy from the games industry. The … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Nintendo And Their Odd E3 Plans

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Nintendo, I love you guys, but man have you been frustrating me a bit lately. Let me explain… I grew up with Nintendo being the major and really only gaming presence in my life. It started with the NES and … Continue reading →

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Splatoon Impressions – Inky Goodness

Posted on June 29, 2015 by

New IPs have become rarer and rarer from Nintendo, a developer that used to pump them out on a constant basis with great success. Introduced last year at E3, Splatoon had a tall order of being just that: a new … Continue reading →

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E3 2015: Nintendo Digital Event Recap/Review

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Coming off of a successful 2014 seeing major games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8, and Hyrule Warriors hit store shelves, fans were eager to see what else Nintendo had coming in 2015 to follow up on the momentum … Continue reading →

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E3 2015: My Favorite Announcements and Surprises

Posted on June 17, 2015 by

With the amount of leaks and reveals we’ve seen prior to this week, I figured E3 this year would be devote of some big shocker or cool moments. Sure, it’s always nice to get a heads up before hand to … Continue reading →

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Worst Case Scenario: Legend of Zelda for WiiU Delayed

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

I don’t want to sound like Mr. Doom and Gloom here but Nintendo received some very bad news last Friday which now puts them in a similar situation to Sony. Nintendo’s major AAA release for this fall, The Legend of … Continue reading →

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Now Arriving: Games of March 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by

I’m sure many of you have been patiently waiting for this month, as we advance headlong into March. Unlike the previous three months, March typically represents a busier time for the industry as many major releases hit during this time … Continue reading →

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Predicting The Future of Amiibo

Posted on January 19, 2015 by

Just based on current trends, it would seem Nintendo has a powerful money making tool on their hands these days with their ‘amiibo’ figures. Created to provide additional gameplay opportunities in certain WiiU games like Mario Kart 8 or Super … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look At The Nintendo Direct Announcements

Posted on January 16, 2015 by

Welcome, my friends, to the Year of Birdo! Luigi can take a back seat because the big purple…ummm…what IS Birdo anyway? You know what, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that Nintendo’s first “Direct” video of 2015 hit last Wednesday … Continue reading →

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